Pleasant Point, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,470 Population 1/sq mi density

292 ft Elevation 89 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$24,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

Pleasant Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	292 ft (89 m)
Area	2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-44.2667°N, 171.1333°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

475 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010	19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand	M7.0	100 km
Feb 21, 2011	6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand	M6.1	145 km
Jun 19, 1994	40 km N of Methven, New Zealand	M6.0	117 km
Feb 22, 2011	7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand	M5.6	140 km
Jan 5, 2015	43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand	M5.6	135 km
Sep 19, 2023	Canterbury, New Zealand	M5.5	63 km
Feb 22, 2011	6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand	M5.5	143 km
May 29, 1995	South Island of New Zealand	M5.5	139 km
Mar 30, 1992	57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand	M5.5	126 km
Jun 21, 1994	47 km N of Methven, New Zealand	M5.4	123 km
Oct 20, 1998	104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.4	127 km
Jun 21, 2011	1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand	M5.2	134 km
Oct 4, 2010	5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand	M5.1	137 km
Jul 6, 2015	56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.1	114 km
Jan 19, 2011	2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand	M5.1	133 km
Sep 3, 2010	16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand	M5.1	95 km
Sep 4, 2010	15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand	M5.0	102 km
Jun 5, 2011	0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand	M5.0	126 km
May 9, 2011	2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand	M5.0	126 km
Sep 3, 2010	6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand	M5.0	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1856	S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND	Unknown	1.0 m	—	75 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
February	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
March	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
April	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
May	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in
June	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
August	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
December	59°F (15°C)	2.7 in

Pleasant Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.7").

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